Public schools in Springfield, VA
25 open public schools with an address in Springfield, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
25
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
17,683
24 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.6:1
Virginia median 13.7:1
Charter schools
0
3 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Springfield public schools
The federal directory lists 25 public schools in Springfield, VA: 17 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high, 2 combined or other. The 24 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 17,683 students, an average of 737 per school. The largest campus is West Springfield High (2,799 students), and the largest elementary school is Sangster Elementary (928).
Every listed school belongs to Fairfax County Public Schools. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13.6:1, similar to the statewide school median of 13.7:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 3 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 35% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Springfield
Elementary schools in Springfield
17| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Forest Elementary Fairfax County Public Schools | PK–06 | 680 | 12.4:1 | |
| Crestwood Elementary Fairfax County Public Schools | PK–06 | 582 | 13.8:1 | |
| Forestdale Elementary Fairfax County Public Schools | PK–06 | 537 | 12.4:1 | |
| Garfield Elementary Fairfax County Public Schools | PK–06 | 315 | 12.5:1 | |
| Hunt Valley Elementary Fairfax County Public Schools | PK–06 | 735 | 14.8:1 | |
| Keene Mill Elementary Fairfax County Public Schools | PK–06 | 813 | 16:1 | |
| Kings Park Elementary Fairfax County Public Schools | PK–03 | 653 | 12.1:1 | |
| Lynbrook Elementary Fairfax County Public Schools | PK–06 | 595 | 12.4:1 | |
| Newington Forest Elementary Fairfax County Public Schools | PK–06 | 579 | 14.9:1 | |
| North Springfield Elementary Fairfax County Public Schools | PK–05 | 465 | 10:1 | |
| Orange Hunt Elementary Fairfax County Public Schools · Magnet | PK–06 | 874 | 17.1:1 | |
| Ravensworth Elementary Fairfax County Public Schools · Magnet | PK–06 | 568 | 15:1 | |
| Rolling Valley Elementary Fairfax County Public Schools | PK–06 | 521 | 14.5:1 | |
| Sangster Elementary Fairfax County Public Schools | PK–06 | 928 | 17.2:1 | |
| Saratoga Elementary Fairfax County Public Schools | PK–06 | 612 | 11.9:1 | |
| Springfield Estates Elementary Fairfax County Public Schools | PK–06 | 596 | 12.3:1 | |
| West Springfield Elementary Fairfax County Public Schools | PK–06 | 524 | 12.2:1 |
Middle schools in Springfield
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irving Middle Fairfax County Public Schools · Magnet | 07–08 | 1,204 | 13.6:1 | |
| Key Middle Fairfax County Public Schools | 07–08 | 700 | 10.9:1 | |
| Kings Glen Elementary Fairfax County Public Schools | 04–06 | 476 | 14.9:1 |
High schools in Springfield
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfax County Adult High Fairfax County Public Schools · Alternative School | 09–12 | 226 | 19.9:1 | |
| Lewis High Fairfax County Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,658 | 13.7:1 | |
| West Springfield High Fairfax County Public Schools | 09–12 | 2,799 | 13.7:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Springfield
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Key Center Fairfax County Public Schools · Special Education School | PK–12 | 43 | 1.7:1 | |
| Plum Center For Lifelong Learning Fairfax County Public Schools · Alternative School | Not reported | — | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White37.3%
- Hispanic30.9%
- Black9.6%
- Asian14.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial6.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 24 Springfield schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (17,683 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Springfield
How many public schools are in Springfield, VA?
The current NCES directory lists 25 open public schools with a location address in Springfield: 17 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 17,683 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Springfield?
All listed public schools with an address in Springfield belong to Fairfax County Public Schools. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Springfield?
West Springfield High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Springfield, with 2,799 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Springfield?
No school with an address in Springfield is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Virginia.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Springfield schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Springfield public schools is 13.6:1, similar to the Virginia school median of 13.7:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Springfield guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Virginia cities